# Roles

Roles are useful when adding new team members to your store by simply selecting a role which easily grants them the right permissions you want them to have access to or not have access to. 

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**Important:** Be cautious when granting access to your store. We strongly recommend that **only store owners** have full permissions. Admins, helpers, and other team members should be assigned roles with limited, task-specific access.
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## Creating a Role

To create a new role:

1. Go to the [**Roles**](https://dashboard.paynow.gg/roles) section in your store dashboard.
2. Click the **"New Role"** button in the top-right corner.

A pop-up will appear where you can:

* Name the role and provide a short description
* Choose the specific permissions you want to assign

> 📋 **Need help deciding?** You can view the full list of available permissions [here](https://guides.paynow.gg/access/roles/permissions).

Once you're done, click **Create** to save the role.

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## Where Roles Are Used

Roles are applied on the **Team Members** page — not here.

* To assign a role, go to **Access > Team Members**
* Roles can be selected when:
  * **Inviting** a new team member
  * **Editing** an existing team member’s access

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## Tips for Using Roles Effectively

* Use descriptive role names (e.g., *Support Lead*, *Billing Viewer*)
* Create multiple roles for different responsibilities
* Review roles regularly to keep access appropriate and secure